The Use of Functional Foods and Dietary Supplements for Therapeutic

question 21

Multiple Choice

The use of functional foods and dietary supplements for therapeutic purposes is

• A)one of the most controversial complementary health approaches.
• B)tightly regulated by the state and federal government.
• C)safe if prescribed by a nutritionist.
• D)thoroughly investigated and based in sound science.

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Definitions:

Dividends in Arrears

Dividends in arrears are dividends that a corporation has not yet paid out to its shareholders for preferred stock, accumulative from prior periods.

Repurchase

The act of buying back previously sold stock or bonds from the market or shareholders by the issuing company, often to reduce the amount of outstanding shares and increase the value of remaining shares.

Book Value

Book value is the net value of a company's assets found on its balance sheet, calculated as the total assets minus intangible assets and liabilities.

Par Value

The nominal face value of a security as stated by the issuer, often used in reference to bonds or shares.